Prevalence and Recognition of Cognitive Impairment in Hospitalized Patients: a Flash Mob Study

University Medical Center Groningen1 site in 1 country757 target enrollmentSeptember 21, 2022

ConditionsCognitive Impairment Dementia Alzheimer Disease Delirium

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Cognitive Impairment
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen
Enrollment: 757
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Percentage of hospitalized patients aged 65 years or older with cognitive impairment
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of this multicenter, cross-sectional, observational flash mob study is to investigate the prevalence of cognitive impairment in hospitalized elderly aged 65 years or older, and the recognition of cognitive impairment by healthcare professionals.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 21, 2022

End Date

September 21, 2022

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University Medical Center Groningen

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Dutch-speaking
•Hospitalized
•Age ≥ 65 years old

Exclusion Criteria

•Unable to perform the Mini-Cog (e.g. due to visual impairment, severe hearing loss, being too ill, or otherwise unable to speak or write)
•Patients who require medical isolation
•Not willing to participate.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Percentage of hospitalized patients aged 65 years or older with cognitive impairment

Time Frame: Baseline

Cognitive impairment is measured with the Mini-Cog

Percentage of hospitalized patients aged 65 years or older with cognitive impairment that has been recognized by nurses, physicians, both their nurse and physician, and either their nurse or physician

Time Frame: Baseline

Cognitive impairment is measured with the Mini-Cog